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Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and many Americans take the opportunity to gather for barbecues and picnics to celebrate the occasion. While snacking in the summer is inevitable, it’s easy to over-indulge. Crunchmaster™ crackers serve as a simple, nutritious option that hosts can feel good about serving, since they are whole grain, low in sugar and free of saturated and trans fats. We would like to work with you to create your own recipe using our 100% whole grain, gluten-free & non-GMO project verified Original Multi-Seed Crackers. We challenge you to create your own patriotic-themed summer snack, one your friends and family will be thinking about all summer long!

Parties are some of my favorite events to make food for. Somewhere in the back of my head, I've got this endless story that life should revolve around neighborhood potlucks and family picnics in the park. It's like, every day in Memorial Day in my brain. Or, at least, I wish everyday was Memorial Day.

So when, after 364 days of waiting, Memorial day is actually the next holiday on the horizon, there is no containing the excitement. Call the people! Shuck the corn! Fill the cooler! Grab all the red-white-and-blue things! Fill the cart with crackers!

It's partay tyme!

Okay, now here's where we pause for a sec.

Because as much as I love the idea of a party, I am no red hot fan of the actual prep. I do not desire slicing, dicing or reading recipes. The simpler, the fresher, the better. I wanna feed a full crowd with 5 minutes of prep. I wanna put out platters, wow with a Pinterest-approved pretty party table, but still have time and energy to get out and mingle.

So that's where this delightful little platter comes in. Salted ricotta gets laced with honey, then piled onto a baking sheet with Crunchmaster gluten-free crackers and piles of beautiful berries. This dish is splendidly simple to put together. Feeds a crowd. And doesn't take all durn day to make. Win-win-wahhiinnnn.

Looking for something lovely to tote to your next neighborhood potluck? (Because, what is life without summertime gatherings full of humans we love?!) Keep this cute idea in your back pocket. It's fresh. It's fast. It's delish.

Line a large, deep-sided baking dish with parchment paper. Place blueberries and blackberries in a 3-5" bowl. Set bowl in the upper left corner of baking dish. Set aside.

In a large bowl, stir together ricotta, 1/2 cup honey and sea salt flakes. Spoon down the center of the prepared baking sheet (spreading lengthwise). Drizzle with 3 Tbsp honey, sprinkle with almonds. Arrange cherries, strawberries and raspberries down each side of the ricotta strip. Arrange Crunchmaster™ crackers on each side of the berries.